Hi Everyone,
I've just joined. Last year I imported into Ireland an 80 Series from Japan: 1993 petrol with only 54,000 km, no rust, and a full service history (which Google image translate handles very well.)
After 6,000 km the only problems I've noticed are: (1) the beginning of a moly grease leak from a CV joint; (2) pressure in the fuel tank (evap system problem?)
The only work I've done is to replace lots of aged rubber vacuum hoses in the hope that it would cure the evap system. The heater hoses had already been replaced.
No mods planned and no big trips planned other than camping around Europe.
And to answer a frequently asked question: I chose petrol because >90% of my trips are <20 km and it's simple to maintain (no turbo, no timing belt, etc.)
Regards,
Fergal.
I've just joined. Last year I imported into Ireland an 80 Series from Japan: 1993 petrol with only 54,000 km, no rust, and a full service history (which Google image translate handles very well.)
After 6,000 km the only problems I've noticed are: (1) the beginning of a moly grease leak from a CV joint; (2) pressure in the fuel tank (evap system problem?)
The only work I've done is to replace lots of aged rubber vacuum hoses in the hope that it would cure the evap system. The heater hoses had already been replaced.
No mods planned and no big trips planned other than camping around Europe.
And to answer a frequently asked question: I chose petrol because >90% of my trips are <20 km and it's simple to maintain (no turbo, no timing belt, etc.)
Regards,
Fergal.
